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YnetnewsSecurity

Cyber Directorate Warns of WhatsApp Voting Scam

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Israel's National Cyber Directorate is warning about a scam involving messages asking users to vote for a 'most talented ballerina' via a link. Connecting WhatsApp accounts to the linked website could allow attackers to gain access and send messages from the user's account. The Directorate advises caution and urges users not to connect their accounts.

The story in 4 lines · by baba

  • Israel's National Cyber Directorate warns of a WhatsApp voting scam.
  • Messages solicit votes for a 'most talented ballerina' via a link.
  • The linked website requests access to connect to WhatsApp accounts.
  • Connecting accounts could allow attackers to access and misuse them.
Cyber Directorate Warns of WhatsApp Voting Scam
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